bFGF / FGF2 Protein (His Tag) (recombinant mouse)

Activity: Measured in a cell proliferation assay using Balb/c 3T3 mouse embryonic fibroblasts.The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.1-0.6 ng/mL. Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the mouse Fgf2 (NP_032032.1) (Ala11-Ser154) was expressed with a polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus. Sequence: Ala11-Ser154. Fusion tag: N-His Endotoxin: Please contact us for more information. Protein function: Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), also known as FGF2, is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. It is a highly specific chemotactic and mitogenic factor for many cell types, appears to be involved in remodeling damaged tissue, such as ulcer healing, vascular repair, traumatic brain injury (TBI). bFGF is a critical component of human embryonic stem cell culture medium. In addition, bFGF protein is a heparin-binding cationic protein involved in a variety of pathological conditions including angiogenesis and solid tumour growth. Thus, bFGF is regarded as a target for cancers chemopreventive and therapeutic strategies. bFGF/FGF2 Protein & Antibody Products Protein function: Acts as a ligand for FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3 and FGFR4. Also acts as an integrin ligand which is required for FGF2 signaling. Binds to integrin ITGAV:ITGB3. Plays an important role in the regulation of cell survival, cell division, cell differentiation and cell migration. Functions as a potent mitogen in vitro. Can induce angiogenesis. [The UniProt Consortium]